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Focused strategy to transform Andhra Pradesh into a knowledge hub, says CM Naidu

Emphasising tradition, the Chief Minister said Sankranti symbolises gratitude to elders and reverence for nature, while the harvest season reflec

Yadatore mutt pontiff to visit Sri Shankara Seva Samiti at Sanjaynagar in Bengaluru

The visit is part of the swamijis preliminary guidance and blessings ahead of the Vivekadeepti Mahasamapana, scheduled for January 31, at 100 a.m

Trade Deal On Cards As EU Leaders Visit India For Republic Day Celebrations

New Delhi is preparing for a high-stakes diplomatic and economic moment as India and the European Union move to clinch a long-pending Free Trade

Middle East allies urge Trump to delay Iran strikes in diplomatic push, diplomat says

Washington: Several Middle Eastern allies of the United States have urged the Trump administration to hold off on strikes against Iran for the go

Delhis favourite Bahrisons Booksellers opens branch in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: As a city that has seen bookstores dwindle over the years, and even turn into mere stationery shops, Hyderabad has not had much to off

BMC Results: BJP Alliance Has Edge In Early Leads, Thackerays Close Behind

The counting of votes has begun for elections to 29 civic bodies in Maharashtra, including the high-stakes battle in Mumbai and Pune. While Thack

Why is BMC result likely to get delayed today?

Mumbaikars voted on the 10,231 polling booths and cast their ballots to choose from the 1700 candidates in the fray

Who Is Nisha Verma, Indian-Origin Doctor Viral Over 'Can Men Get Pregnant' Debate

Nisha Verma was first questioned by US senators on whether men could get pregnant during a hearing on abortion pills.

Zubeen death case: CM Avoids Comment on Singapore court hearing; wife seeks truth through FB post

In a Facebook post, Garima Saikia Garg pledged the family's complete support to investigations, urged the Indian government to monitor the procee

India counters Pakistan on self-determination at UNGA

United Nations: India called out Pakistan for misusing United Nations platforms to drive its divisive agenda after Islamabads envoy raised the is

BMC Election 2026: How Mumbais civic body became Indias richest local corporation with a Rs 74,000-crore cheque book

Mumbai's civic body, the BMC, proposes a record Rs 74,427 crore budget for 2025-26. This vast sum dwarfs state budgets and highlights the BMC's f

India warns Apple it will proceed with antitrust case after company plays for time

Apple has said it fears it could be fined up to $38 billion if Indias competition watchdog uses its global turnover calculation for penalties

Venezuela's new leader looks to open oil industry to foreign investment, seeks warmer US ties

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez is opening the state oil industry to foreign investment. This comes after the United States captured

Krishnas problem

How on earth was Krishna to get all 19 members of his family at one spot for a photo? Dadi had an idea ...

Oman: Telangana govt bears repatriation cost for deceased migrant worker

Hyderabad: Golla Abbulu, a 40-year-old migrant worker from Telanganas Nizamabad district had gone to Oman for work and died on December 14. Abbul

'Have never seen Virat bat this well in ODIs': Aakash Chopra hails Kohli, Rohit Sharma's form

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra praised Indian batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's current ODI form. While he noted Kohli is perhaps in t

'One of the most promising crops': Mizoram CM Lalduhoma shares updates on state's big rubber plantation push

The Chief Minister said that the Chief Ministers Rubber Mission was launched with the objective of transforming Mizoram into a major rubber-produ

52.94% turnout recorded in Mumbai civic polls; down from 55.53% in last elections in 2017

The last BMC polls were held in 2017 with a voter turnout of 55.53%, and the term of the elected body ended in March 2022

US tells Mexico incremental progress on border security 'unacceptable'

Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed security and reaffirmed their partnership. The

PMC Election Results 2026: Vote counting to begin at 10 AM as NCP factions unite against BJP, turnout lower than 2017

Vote counting for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections starts today. Results from 28 other municipal corporations across Maharashtra will als

Cricketers revolt puts BPL in limbo; BCB tries to pacify with action against Najmul

The furore started after Najmul, while reiterating Bangladesh's refusal to travel to India for next month's T20 World Cup due to security worries

Canada, China set for historic gains from new partnership, says Mark Carney

The first Canadian Prime Minister to visit China since 2017, Mr. Carney was on a mission to rebuild ties with Canadas second-largest trading part

From 2017 to 2026: Why Mumbai's BMC Elections were held after a long gap; Key reasons explained

Vote counting for the long-delayed BMC elections is underway today, January 16, after polling was held on January 14 across Mumbai's 227 wards. O

Amazon expands 'sovereign cloud' in Europe

Spooked by a lack of European tech champions to compete with US giants, EU leaders have pushed digital sovereignty in recent years

Watch: How Nashik has thwarted the governments plan to hack trees in Tapovan so far

Residents of Nashik are protesting against the proposed felling of trees at Tapovan, a site of deep historical, religious and ecological signific

India overhauls customs duty rules to help exporters and smaller businesses

India has updated customs rules to treat postal exports like regular cargo, simplifying incentive claims for small businesses and exporters. This

Noida schools closed: Winter break in Delhi-NCR extended till January 17? Here's what the latest update says

School Holiday News 16th 17th January: Due to the dense fog and intense cold weather, the schools in Noida upto class 8 will remain closed on Jan

IMF says no major oil price impact yet from Venezuela, Iran tensions

Washington: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday, January 15, said it is closely watching global energy markets amid tensions around

Canada, China set to make 'historic gains' in new partnership, says Mark Carney

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, signaling a new strategic partnership aimed at historic gains in agricult

Appoint special officers to resolve pending issues, Telangana CM requests Army

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged Army officials to appoint special officers to resolve pending land allotment and Sainik School san

Basavas big mix-up

Taran hears about the connection between cattle and Pongal as his family visits Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

BMC Election Results 2026: When and where to check official results and see who is winning and who is losing

Mumbai BMC Election Results Live: Mumbai awaits the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation election results on Friday. Vote counting begins at 10 am

Indian Economy Gets Stronger, IMF Likely To Revise Upward Growth Forecast

India is the key growth engine for the world, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday, noting that the country's third-quarter gro

Mehul Choksi's Son Involved In Money Laundering Too: Probe Agency ED

Rohan Choksi's name, however, had neither appeared in any First Information Report (FIR) nor has he been made an accused in any PMLA case registe

Iran's Nationwide Protests Appear Smothered After Crackdown, Internet Outage

The prospect of U.S. retaliation for the protesters' deaths still hung over the region, though President Donald Trump signaled a possible de-esca

Scientists Discover 5,200-Year-Old Boat In US Lake, Revealing Details Of Ancient Human Life

Researchers believe that ancient boatbuilders deliberately selected damaged trees or injured them during their growth period to promote the forma

Dense Fog, Cold Weather Force School Closures In These States

Weather disruptions force school closures across Prayagraj, Chandigarh, and Delhi, affecting government and private institutions until mid-Januar

Study reveals shocking truth about how excessive video gaming is affecting gamers, what you need to know

New Australian research reveals excessive video gaming impacts young adults. Playing over 10 hours weekly leads to poorer diets and more obesity.

Bengal not responding to national call: Himanta discusses Bangladesh infiltration with Tripura CM

Suspect held for desecrating temple in Hyderabad by police

Hyderabad: A day after the Mysamma Temple at the Puranapul Darwaza Area of Hyderabad was desecrated, the city police said that the suspect involv

Storage in Indias key reservoirs drops below 75% of capacity

At least 20 per cent of reservoirs have levels above 90%; deficient rainfall in most parts of the country since January 1

In acid waters

Ocean acidification impacts a range of marine life from corals to fish and other creaturs

Bandi Sanjay hits out at govt over temple vandalism in Hyderabads Puranapul

Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Thursday, January 15, warned the Congress government in Telangana not t

Watch: Security intensified in J&K after Pakistani drones sighted in Poonch and Samba

UN Charter not a la carte menu, erosion of international law unfolding in 4K: Antnio Guterres

UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres warned that nations brazenly violating international law undermine global order, setting a perilous preceden

EU-India summit on Jan 27; EU says both can protect rules-based international order

European leaders will attend India's Republic Day parade and the 16th India-EU summit, aiming to finalize a free trade agreement and a defense pa

Hyderabad: Police Arrest Suspect in Mysamma Temple Vandalism

The incident involved damage to a flexi banner and an PoP idol kept in the temple veranda

Boeing secures tentative labor deal with former Spirit AeroSystems workers

A union representing 1,600 white-collar workers at Spirit AeroSystems has reached a tentative agreement with Boeing on a new contract. The SPEEA'

Bank Employee Stabs Nurse to Death Over Declining Marriage Proposal

The accused Chiranjeevi was known to the Sujatha family for a couple of years.

Telangana, Andhra Pradesh celebrate Makar Sankranti with gaiety

Vijayawada: The Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Thursday, January 15, celebrated Makar Sankranti, the colourful harvest festival

U.N. Security Council discusses Irans deadly protests after U.S. request

U.N. Secretary-General Antnio Guterres urges maximum restraint at this sensitive moment and calls on all actors to refrain from any actions that

BJP, Thackerays, Or Pawars? Crucial Maharashtra Civic Poll Results Today

The votes for elections to 29 civic bodies in Maharashtra, including the high-stakes battle in Mumbai and Pune, will be counted today. While the

Rahul Gandhi, Revanth Reddy making mockery of Constitution, says KTR

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR), on Thursday, January 15, accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Te

Delhi-NCR air quality remains in 'very poor' category, AQI crosses 360-mark in Anand Vihar, Bawana, RK Puram; Check area-wise pollution levels

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category for the fourth consecutive day, with AQI touching 345. The CPCB has warned that pollutio

Australian Open tennis: Excited Alcaraz hungry to break title drought

The world number one from Spain is the title favourite along with two-time defending champion and great rival Jannik Sinner

Pilots' body FIP serves legal notice to AAIB in relation to Ahmedabad plane crash probe

AAIB has summoned Captain Varun Anand, nephew of the late Sabharwal and a pilot of narrow-body aircraft with Air India

Experts warn: Mass removal of stray dogs could backfire on public health

Global public health, veterinary and legal experts caution mass sheltering Indias free-living dogs would undermine rabies control, disrupt urban

BMC elections 2026: Asias richest civic body, a city of dreams and a battle for governance

The estranged Thackeray cousinsUddhavs Shiv Sena (UBT) and Rajs MNShave joined forces to reclaim the city, while the BJP seeks to expand its foot

Venezuelas acting President adapts to post-Maduro reality and signals a new era of U.S. ties

Delcy Rodriguez laid out a vision for Venezuela's new political reality one that challenges her government's most deeply rooted beliefs less tha

NATO chief's tactic on Trump's Greenland threats? Change topic

US President Donald Trump's demands to take over NATO ally Denmark's territory Greenland have thrust alliance chief Mark Rutte into an uncomforta

Golden Globes Draw 8.7M Viewers, a Nearly 7% Dip From 2025

Paramount Skydance, CBS' parent company, on Monday filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery and chief executive David Zaslav as part of its

Trump takes on Obamacare, unveils Great Healthcare Plan, promises cash, choice to Americans

'Its not goodbye, its see you soon': Sass & Bide, top Australian fashion brand, announces closure

Australian fashion brand Sass & Bide is closing all its physical and online stores. This move is part of a plan to reinvent the brand. Stores wil

Border 2 Trailer Out

The movie will hit the big screens ahead of Republic Day on January 23, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose.

Donald Trump accepts Nobel Peace Prize medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. Machad

Delhi-NCR weather warning: IMD sounds yellow alert as capital freezes at 2.9 degrees; Noida to see very dense fog amid bone-chilling cold. Check forecast

IMD Delhi NCR Weather Update: Delhi-NCR region has been in the grip of winter for the past few days and witnessing intense cold. For Friday, the

Indias Union Budget likely to stay steady, focus on tech and jobs: Economist

Washington: Indias upcoming Union Budget is expected to broadly stay the course, with the government maintaining its focus on fiscal consolidatio

4.71 lakh crore investment realised in 11 months: Karnataka Industries Minister M.B. Patil

State moving towards rapid progress following the Global Investors Meet, claims the minister who will be attending the World Economic Forum at Da

Strange Letter Leads Couple To Hidden Rooms In Their 130-Year-Old Home

The exact location of the house remains unknown. Courtney and Matt have not released any concrete information about the Madison family.

Gates Foundation Unveils $9 Billion Budget And Plans To Cut Staff

The Gates Foundation announced Wednesday that it will spend a record $9 billion in 2026, maximising its spending in key areas such as global heal

Maharashtra election results LIVE: Exit polls predict win for BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in Mumbai

Voting complete amid row over removing 'indelible' ink on January 15, 2026; voter turnout around 50%

IMF to assess economic damage in Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

Washington: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said a fact-finding mission will visit Sri Lanka from January 22 to 28 to assess damage from Cy

US Warns Iran That 'All Options Are in The Table' in UN Meeting

The U.S. was joined by Iranian dissidents in rebuking the governments bloody crackdown on nationwide protests that activists say have killed at l

Harry Styles Announces First Album in 4 Years, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally

Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally is now available for preorder.

HSBC to review Singapore insurance business

HSBC is reviewing its insurance operations in Singapore. This move is part of a larger plan to simplify the bank's global business. The review wi

Sri Siddaramanand Puri Swamiji laid to rest with state honours at Raichurs Kanaka Guru Peetha ground

The Peethadhipathi of Kanaka Guru Peetha, Swamiji passed away in the early hours of Thursday (January 15, 2026)

European troops arrive in Greenland amid rift with Trump administration

The first French military elements are en route and others will follow, with about 15 French soldiers already in Nuuk for a military exercise

US warns Iran that all options are on the table in emergency UN meeting

United Nations: After weeks of escalating tension, US and Iranian officials faced each other Thursday, January 15, at the UN Security Council, wh

What did the White House and Denmark agree to on Greenland? Depends whom you ask

Tensions escalated between Denmark and the U.S. over Greenland ownership after conflicting statements from both sides regarding a meeting. While

Venezuela leader of opposition Maria Machado meets US President Donald Trump in Washington, offers Noble peace prize to him at White House

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who won noble peace prize 2025, met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.

Major conspiracy foiled? Pakistani boat 'Al-Madina' intercepted by Indian Coast Guard in Arabian Sea, 9 detained; investigation underway

The Indian Coast Guard intercepted a Pakistani fishing boat near the International Maritime Boundary Line in the Arabian Sea during a night opera

Quote of the day by Dalai Lama: Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries, without them humanity cannot

The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, a revered spiritual leader and Nobel laureate, has championed peace and compassion globally since fleeing Tib

For winners of the election, start dialling D for Deliver

Thanking the electorate does not mean posing for photos with people

Thailand: Crane collapse near Bangkok kills two people

The work on an extension of the Rama 2 Road expressway a major artery from Bangkok has become notorious for construction accidents, some of the

Bangladesh Board Forced To Reschedule T20 League Amid Players-Led Protests

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has issued a revised schedule of the country's flagship T20 league - BPL - after players' boycott led to cancellatio

As Trump turns screws, how long can Europe play nice?

Europe faces a challenging year under a hostile US administration, with Donald Trump threatening Greenland's sovereignty and supporting far-right

Wonderful Gesture: Trump As Machado Presents Him Nobel Peace Prize

US President Donald Trump finally received a Nobel Peace Prize medal from Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.

To share your joy, or not?

In a time when the world seems to be burning, do we share our daily outfits, that aesthetic coffee and cake picture, or dream vacation clicks? It

Opposition slams Chhattisgarh govt as 'rat' theory blamed for vanishing paddy

Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results LIVE Updates: Asias richest civic body, a city of dreams and a battle for governance

BMC, Maharashtra Civic Poll Results Live updates: As many as 1,700 candidates are contesting across 227 wards for control of the BMC, Asias riche